1263 Wilson Ave
1263 Wilson Ave is in Oakdale-Beverley Heights. A 6‑storey building is under review 148 m away.
Data as of Nov 11, 2026 · Every item lists its source
- A 6-storey building is under review, 148 m away.
- Assaults, car thefts, robberies and thefts over $5,000 in Oakdale-Beverley Heights were above the Toronto rate in 2025.
01What’s planned near 1263 Wilson Ave
2 planning proposals within 250 m (about a 3‑minute walk): one in progress and one decided recently. Some cover several addresses; each proposal is listed once. That's about typical for Toronto (the typical address has 1).
In progress
- 16-storey building1220 Wilson Ave and 1 more address · 148 m awaySite plan: City review of the design and layout of a new building
City planners are reviewing it. Residents can comment before a decision is made.
Site Plan Control Application for a 6-storey municipal shelter (HSCIS) containing 80 beds. Council approved July 23, 2025 - By-law 769-2025File 25 250107 NNY 06 SA · submitted Nov 6, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
Decided recently
- 26-storey building1220 Wilson Ave and 1 more address · 148 m awayRezoning: a request to change the Official Plan or zoning so something new can be built3,268 m² of floor space
City Council approved it.
Proposal to amend the Zoning By-law to allow for a new 6-storey municipal shelter with approximately 80 beds.Public notice · Aug 8, 2025Notice of Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 833 and Notice of Passing of Zoning By-Laws 767-2025, 769-2025, 770-2025, 771-2025 and 772-2025. Read the notice, which explains any meeting or appeal dates.File 25 150999 NNY 06 OZ · submitted Apr 29, 2025 · City record and how to commentAll 2 addresses
Development Applications and Committee of Adjustment Applications, City of Toronto. A proposal that covers several addresses or City files is listed once. Inactive: the City’s file is still open but marked inactive. Decided: development files submitted in the last 4 years; Committee of Adjustment decisions in the last 2 years.
02Safety near 1263 Wilson Ave
Police recorded 70 major crimes within 500 m of this address from Oct 2025 to Sep 2026. That's more than at most Toronto addresses (the typical address has 39). The table compares the neighbourhood's rates with Toronto's.
Oakdale-Beverley Heights compared with Toronto · rate per 100,000 residents, 2025
| Major crime | Near this addresswithin 500 m, last 12 months | Compared with the Toronto rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robberies | 1 near this address | 103% higher159 vs 79 per 100,000 | |
| Car thefts | 13 near this address | 101% higher453 vs 225 per 100,000 | |
| Assaults | 46 near this address | 51% higher1,162 vs 768 per 100,000 | |
| Thefts over $5,000 | 3 near this address | 28% higher78 vs 61 per 100,000 | |
| Break-ins | 7 near this address | 18% lower155 vs 190 per 100,000 |
Source: Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal, Major Crime Indicators (Oct 4, 2025 to Sep 30, 2026) and Neighbourhood Crime Rates. Reported incidents only; police place each incident at the nearest intersection. Five-year trends for Oakdale-Beverley Heights
Traffic safety
2 collisions killed or seriously injured someone within 500 m since 2021; 1 involved cyclists. Most were on Wilson Ave and Julian Rd. Oakdale-Beverley Heights has more of these collisions per resident than most neighbourhoods.
- Wilson Ave at Julian Rd · Driver, seriously injured · Sep 26, 2026 · 199 m
- Wilson Ave at Petherhill Ave · Cyclist, seriously injured · Jul 30, 2025 · 49 m
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions in which someone was killed or seriously injured (since 2021, within 500 m); City of Toronto School Safety Zones and Traffic Calming Database.
Other crimes near this address
| Last 12 months | Within 500 m | Oakdale-Beverley Heights, per 100,000 residents | Compared with other neighbourhoods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shootings and firearm discharges | 0 | 9 | Higher than most |
| Bicycle thefts | 1 | 28 | About typical |
| Thefts from vehicles | 11 | 289 | Higher than most |
Toronto Police Service: Shootings and Firearm Discharges, Bicycle Thefts and Theft From Motor Vehicle, June 2025 to June 2026. Police place each incident at the nearest intersection.
03Getting around from 1263 Wilson Ave
The nearest subway station is Downsview Park Station (Line 1), 3.4 km away. Within a 5‑minute walk there are 6 TTC stops served by the 165, 96, 118, 119 and 996 buses, with about 2,182 departures on a typical weekday. The nearest GO train station is Weston GO, 3.2 km away, with 66 train stops on a weekday.
Source: TTC · Line 1 · too far to walk
Source: GO Transit · 66 train stops on a weekday
TTC and GO Transit schedules for a typical weekday (Nov 11, 2026). Walking times are estimates. Bike Share Toronto station data; City of Toronto Cycling Network and Permit Parking Areas.
How reliable are your routes?
| Route | Delays reported | Per 1,000 trips | Compared with other TTC routes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | 716 | 5.6 | more than most routes |
| 96 | 784 | 6.9 | more than most routes |
| 118 | 177 | 5.1 | more than most routes |
| 119 | 84 | 3.2 | fewer than most routes |
| 996 | 395 | 6.4 | more than most routes |
TTC Bus and Streetcar Delay Data, September 2025 to September 2026: incidents the TTC logged as delaying service. Per 1,000 trips uses each route’s weekday schedule, so busy routes aren’t penalized for running more vehicles. A typical route: 4.0.
04Schools and child care near 1263 Wilson Ave
The closest public and Catholic schools. They may not be the ones assigned to this address; check with the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) or Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB).
Elementary schools
Share of Grade 6 students meeting the provincial standard. Toronto: 87% reading, 54% math.
Secondary schools
Share of students who passed the Grade 10 literacy test on their first try. Toronto: 84%.
The red tick on each bar is the Toronto average. Source: Ontario Ministry of Education (2026), EQAO results.
Within 500 m (about a 6‑minute walk): two licensed child care centres and no EarlyON centres.
Last health inspection Jan 6, 2026: pass.
Last health inspection May 7, 2026: pass.
Source: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres, EarlyON Child and Family Centres, and ChildCareSafe (Toronto Public Health inspections).
05Parks, trees and libraries near 1263 Wilson Ave
There are 2 parks and 2 playgrounds within 500 m. The nearest pool is Roding Community Centre, 555 m away.
Parks and community centres within 500 m
- Ridge Park · playground, sports field · 85 Ridge Rd · 314 m
- Roding Park · ball diamond, outdoor fitness equipment, playground · 600 Roding St · 383 m
- Roding Community Centre · wi-fi · 600 Roding St · 555 m
- Ernie Lustig-Rainbow Park · playground · 250 Rory Rd · 780 m
- Downsview Memorial Parkette · 1092 Wilson Ave · 880 m
Pools, courts and more
Also nearby
Source: City of Toronto Parks and Recreation Facilities, Registered Programs and Drop-In Programs, Tennis Courts, Outdoor and Indoor Ice Rinks, Washroom Facilities, Off-Leash Areas, Street Tree Data; Toronto Public Health SwimSafe and Beach Water Quality; Toronto Public Library branches.
Park space
Park projects nearby
- Giovanni Caboto Park Playground Improvements
The City is improving the playground in Giovanni Caboto Park as part of an ongoing program to enhance playgrounds and play spaces across the city.In progress · 960 m
City of Toronto: Green Spaces (parks, natural areas and conservation land; hydro corridors, golf courses, cemeteries and road verges aren’t counted); Park and Recreation Facility Projects within 1.5 km.
06The building at 1263 Wilson Ave
There are no building orders, by-law investigations, heritage listing or short-term rental registrations on record for 1263 Wilson Ave. Here is what the City does have.
Source: Building Permits · 9 on record
Permit history: 9 projects from 9 permits
- Interior Alterations · permit issued · issued Jul 24, 2018
Interior Alterations to modification of stage to provide stair access from rear. · Permit 18 185879 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Feb 27, 2018
To erect and display one illuminated ground sign displaying static copy and readograph copy (displayed electronically) on the northerly property frontage, containing two sign faces displayed back to… · Permit 17 226170 - Sign Building Permit Related · completed Aug 14, 2017
**APPLICATION CANCELLED BY APPLICANT**To erect and display one illuminated ground sign containing two sign faces displayed back-to-back , each displaying static copy and readograph sign copy,… · Permit 15 150929 - Certified Tents · completed Apr 26, 2018
Erect 2 temporary tents for Local 183 Senior's Day event. · Permit 16 191613 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Nov 20, 2015
Alteration to exterior walls on east and west ground floor · Permit 15 250492 - Certified Tents · completed Apr 26, 2018
2 certified temporary tents, 40 ft x 100 ft each Traditional Pole Tents (No Walls) (Cert # 14 251067) errected July 23th, tear down July 26th, · Permit 15 194782 - Interior Alterations · inspection · issued Apr 7, 2015
Interior alterations to existing dental office in Unit 103 on the ground floor - LIUNA LOCAL 183 Dental Clinic · Permit 15 131091 - Certified Tents · completed Apr 26, 2018
Proposal to install 2 certified tents, 20' X 40' - #11-176039 from Sep 4th, 2014 to Sep 7th, 2014 - Seniors Day · Permit 14 213695 - Heating and cooling · inspection · issued Oct 8, 2003
Hvac · Permit 03 169754
The lot
Measured from the City’s property boundary map. It’s compiled from records of varying age, so treat these as approximate; a survey is the legal measure.
Green roof and solar permits
No green roof or solar hot water permits at this address. Within 500 m: 1 with a green roof.
City of Toronto Building Permits: Green Roofs, and Solar Hot Water Heaters.
07What can be built at 1263 Wilson Ave
This lot isn’t covered by the citywide zoning by-law (569-2013). It is still under a former municipal by-law from before amalgamation, which the City’s map shows in grey.
Source: City of Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 (zone, height and lot coverage overlays), Heritage Conservation Districts, Major Transit Station Areas, Secondary Plans and Archaeological Potential. This is a summary, not a zoning review. Read the by-law and see the City’s map.
08Around the block
Stays of less than 28 days, like Airbnb. Most Toronto addresses (74%) have at least one short-term rental nearby.
Houses that rent individual rooms with shared kitchens or bathrooms. The City licenses them to enforce safety standards.
Durante's No Frills (take-out or food shop), Starbucks (take-out or food shop), At Hair Salon (salon or personal services).
The City requires most demolished rental homes to be replaced at similar rents.
Rental demolitions approved within 500 m (1)
- 1265 Wilson Avenue · 61 rental homes to be demolished, 61 replaced · 66 m · approved Jul 24, 2024 · City report
Source: Affordable Housing Pipeline, Rental Housing Demolition and Conversion applications, Short Term Rentals Registration, Multi-Tenant (Rooming) House Licences, Business Licences and Permits (storefront types; owners’ personal names are never shown), POPS, and Daily Shelter Occupancy (Nov 9, 2026). Confidential shelter locations are not published.
Traffic on your street
City of Toronto Transportation Services: speed, volume and classification counts since 2016.
Parking tickets on this block
515 tickets in 2025 on Wilson Ave between numbers 1213 and 1313: 506 for parking on a boulevard or private property, 4 for parking without a permit.
City of Toronto Parking Tickets, 2025. Placed by the street address the officer recorded.
What neighbours report to 311
In the last 12 months, 3,036 service requests came from postal area M3M, which includes 1263 Wilson Ave. The most common:
| Tree emergency clean-up | 200 | |
| Property standards | 192 | |
| Driveway blocked by plowed snow | 118 | |
| Damaged bin lids | 102 | |
| Zoning violations | 83 | |
| Tree pruning | 80 |
City of Toronto 311 Service Requests, October 2025 to October 2026. 311 publishes only the first three characters of the postal code, so this covers the wider postal area. Counts reflect how often people call as well as how often problems happen.
09Risks and environment at 1263 Wilson Ave
Source: TRCA Regulation mapping 2025
Source: Non Regulated Lead Sample · 28 tests, Mar 2, 2014 to Aug 17, 2026
TRCA mapping is for screening, not site-specific decisions. Lead results are voluntary samples from homes in the postal area, not this address.
10The neighbourhood: Oakdale-Beverley Heights
Oakdale-Beverley Heights had 21,420 residents in 2021. The median household income was $71,500, lower than the typical Toronto neighbourhood ($85,000). 57% of households rent (typical neighbourhood: 46%). 34% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. 29% of workers commuted by transit and 2% walked or cycled (typical neighbourhood: 26% and 5%). The most common first languages other than English and French are Spanish (8.8%), Italian (7.4%) and Pilipino, Filipino (5.9%). Source: 2021 Census; the next census was taken in 2026.
Rents aren't published for single neighbourhoods. Across North York (the former City of North York), a two-bedroom in a purpose-built rental building averaged $1,915 a month in October 2025, up 1% from a year earlier. The Toronto average was $2,055. The vacancy rate was 2.6%. These averages include long-term tenants; new listings usually cost more.
| Average rent, October 2025 | North York | Change in a year | Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,316 | +5% | $1,499 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,643 | 0% | $1,763 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,915 | +1% | $2,055 |
| 3 bedrooms or more | $2,196 | +2% | $2,361 |
Source: CMHC, Rental Market Survey (October 2025), purpose-built rental apartments, North York (the former City of North York). CMHC doesn’t publish rents for single neighbourhoods. Adapted by My Address in Toronto.
How Oakdale-Beverley Heights compares with the rest of Toronto →Handy info
Garbage day: Wednesdays. Nov 11: recycling and green bin. Nov 18: garbage, green bin and yard waste. Green bin every week; garbage and recycling alternate.
Councillor: James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre · councillor_pasternak@toronto.ca · 416-392-1371
Source: Solid Waste Collection Schedule; City of Toronto elected officials, as of Nov 11, 2026.